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Those of you who are regulars probably know that I’m not what you’d call techno-wizard when it comes to these things. But from what I understand the technology offered in this new format should make the blogging and commenting experience better for all. Of course, I’ll be learning as we go along, too. But I’m hoping to provide more pictures and video and things like that which should bring the blog more to life.
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DEL.ICIO.USMust-win an understatement
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Huge game at Stegeman Coliseum. Big, big, big, big, big. Monumental. Colossal.
OK, that may be overstating it a bit. But as far as Georgia’s NCAA tournament aspirations are concerned, those will pretty much be buried in concrete if the Bulldogs (16-10, 7-6 SEC) lose to Mississippi State tomorrow here in Athens.
It’ll be interesting to see what kind of atmosphere awaits the Maroon Dogs (16-10, 7-6) from Starkville. A 1 p.m. tip on a Saturday can sometimes produce lackadaisical — and worse, lack of — crowd(s).
Don’t know if anybody has noticed but State is one of the hottest teams in the SEC, including its Magnolia state counterpart, Ole Miss. “Slick Rick” Stansbury’s team has won five of its last six, including four in a row. The last two were at home against Vanderbilt and on the road at LSU.
State is led by 6-4, 225-pound guard Jamont Gordon, who got his prepping for college at Lutheran Christian Academy, one of those store-front diploma mills that was a target of a recent NCAA investigation. State lists him as being from Oak Hill Academy but he was actually kicked out of there and got his diploma from LCA. But I digress. He’s a really good basketball player, as evidenced by 16-point scoring average and the fact he’s coming off a triple-double in the win over Vanderbilt.
This is bad news for Georgia because, as you may or may not have noticed, the Dogs have been getting burned by big games from guards a lot lately. There was the 21 by Mississippi’s Clarence Sanders, 17 by Auburn’s Frank Tolbert, 25 by Kennesaw State’s Wooten and 21 by South Carolina’s Tré Kelley.
I call this the Mercer Factor. This is where Georgia is really missing Mike Mercer. He was great at locking down on a team’s best guard and causing them fits. The Bulldogs don’t really have anybody else that can do that. Levi Stukes is a good defender but not much over 6-feet (in real life). Humphrey’s the same way.
Terrance Woodbury still guards the perimeter like a power forward. Sundiata Gaines is a great defender but has to stay on the ball most of the time since he’s the point guard. That could actually work in Georgia’s favor in this game since Gordon is the point guard.
State’s got a pretty good front-court presence, too, especially in 6-8, 240-pound junior Charles Rhodes. He killed the Bulldogs in Starkville last year with 27 points. Georgia needs a much better effort and performance out of Takais Brown in regard to defense and rebounding. This would be a good game to start.
This is about as evenly-matched a game as you could find. In addition to having identical records, Georgia’s RPI is now 61 and State’s is 62. So the only advantage the Bulldogs could claim would be playing at home.
That is, if it IS an actual advantage.
The Dogs are working on four consecutive SEC sellouts. Who plans to go? Who’s not and why? You think Georgia needs to win just its last two home games to get into the NCAA tournament or will it take more than that?
Comments
By JustMe
February 23, 2007 03:33 PM | Link to this
Give me a break! When will the idiot ugay fans and sports writers stop already? Ugay will not make the NCAAs this year, period. Are you guys really that stupid regarding college BB in general, or are you just ugay stupid?
By Chip Towers
February 23, 2007 04:58 PM | Link to this
JustMe, A couple of things. First, it’s UGA, not Ugay. Secondly, apparently you know nothing about basketball and the tournament selection process or you can predict the future. Otherwise you’d realize the mathematics and logic behind Georgia still being a postseason candidate. Third, I am going to ask you nicely to quit coming in here and calling people stupid. I don’t know what other team you follow or care, but I grow really weary of fans who think everything about their team is perfect and everything about the other teams against which they compete are dumb and stupid and idiotic. These blogs are designed for intelligent conversation and thoughtful debate. Perhaps you’re only a teen-ager and don’t know any better. If not then you truly should be ashamed to act so childish. So if you’ve got something more than “ugay” or “you’re stupid,” then your opinions are welcomed. Otherwise, go outside and play with your toys.
By BuLLdawg
February 23, 2007 04:59 PM | Link to this
Mercer Factor, Oh God Alive.
Got to love them took the most shots, made the most turnovers, jacked up the most 3-point shots, stood there and let his man run by him, can’t hit the broadside of a barn from the free throw line, black hole for dishing the ball, ball hogs.
Between you and Blowhart, Chipper, you guys suck.
By mcdawg
February 23, 2007 05:08 PM | Link to this
the deal with the SEC is for UGA to make the ournament they have to be at least a 12 seed-the lower seeds are usually reserved for some of the lesser conferences-ithink we will have to run the table in order to get selected-at this point in the season its all about “D”
By Chip Towers
February 23, 2007 05:08 PM | Link to this
BuLLdawg, there is more to basketball than offensive production. Are you really so blind to the nuances of the game to see where Mercer was valuable as a defensive player special in terms of athletic ability? Yes, Mercer shot too many shots and made too few. That’s fairly typical of young players. But neither Humphrey nor Woodbury are anywhere close to him on defense. That is why they were playing BEHIND him. I’ll refer to my previous post directed to JustMe in regard to your name-calling.
By mcdawg
February 23, 2007 05:13 PM | Link to this
hey chip-how was beale street the other night?
By J.M.
February 23, 2007 05:14 PM | Link to this
Chip, just wanted to say you do a great job dealing with these jerks on the forum. I also enjoy your in-depth analysis of the basketball team. I can’t get it anywhere else.
Keep it up.
By BuLLdawg
February 23, 2007 05:14 PM | Link to this
There is more to basketball than taking all the shots, keeping the ball, jacking it up, missing all your shots, making 25 percent from the 3-point line, making 40 percent from the field, not getting rebounds, playing the most minutes, taking the most shots, missing the most shots, and not being able to hit the broad side of a barn from the free throw line in basketball ?
Obviously, you never played the game.
By BuLLdawg
February 23, 2007 05:21 PM | Link to this
Look Chipper boy, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. You come in here with your oh boy we miss Mike Mercer after spending the entire season trying to put some spin on the fact that you yourself admit : ” Yes, Mercer shot too many shots and made too few. ” Now, it is that I do not know the nuance of the game I play daily. I have played, coached, and watched basketball and Mike Mercer is not a great defender. He also does not play offense. He thirdly cannot make his free throws. Why not get down to the this daily junk from Tony Blowhardt about how the Dogs ain’t making it when all the dogs have to do is win the game Saturday, and your reliance on Tony Blowhardt to tell YOU what the game really is all about ?
We have 7 guys who play the game well, and if you will recall, I called for yanking Mercer from the starting lineup.
I did not want him injured and certainly not to be possibly finished as a basketball player ever. I did not want him to not be on the bench to learn better shot selection, or dishing the round ball, or staying between his man and the goal.
But, it happened.
Get over it Chipper.
By Pres. Davidson
February 23, 2007 05:30 PM | Link to this
Can anyone call my old friend, Jan Kemp, and “Ax” her what she thinks?
By BuLLdawg
February 23, 2007 05:40 PM | Link to this
No. That was over two decades ago. And she is in Utah, and we a far better University for the lessons learned ?
Georgia Tech ?
They beat Weak Forest.
The worst men’s basketball team in America.
By BuLLdawg
February 23, 2007 05:48 PM | Link to this
I follow it Chiper. You said we could beat Kentucky again.
We are 7-6 in the toughest College RPI Men’s Basketball Conference.
Say we lose to Mississippi State and to Kentucky ?
We still would be 8-8 by beating Tennessee.
You are so full of it Chipper :
” Georgia’s NCAA tournament aspirations will pretty much be buried in concrete if the Bulldogs lose to Mississippi State tomorrow here in Athens. “
NOT ACCORDING TO YOU.
We could beat Kentucky and be 8-8 in The SEC, the toughest and highest rated conference in College RPI.
http://www.collegerpi.com
I am tired, dog tired, of the negativism of AJ-C “Sports-Writers” who spend their days telling posters to their WebPages what we can and cannot say about their obvious bias against Bulldog anything.
Beside your ” MERCER FACTOR BS :
” Georgia’s NCAA tournament aspirations will pretty much be buried in concrete if the Bulldogs lose to Mississippi State tomorrow here in Athens. “
By Hairy Dawg
February 23, 2007 06:35 PM | Link to this
Since the Valdosta State win doesn’t count towards the NCAA Tournament selection committee’s stats, the Dawgs are probably going to have to get three more wins (Miss. St and Tennessee in Athens…and an SEC tourney win) in order to lock up a bid. 8-8 isn’t going to cut it for them unless they make it to the SEC Tournament final. I’m a big Dawgs fan, but take a look at the Big East and the ACC right now. Look at all the teams with better records and better RPI numbers. The Dawgs are definitely in an uphill fight, no matter how tough the conference is. Being dominated by Ole Miss Wednesday night was the last thing the Dawgs needed.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 23, 2007 06:36 PM | Link to this
I’m glad that Chip is stepping in and calling people on their word usage. He and I disagree and I don’t think the Dawgs are “going Dancing” this year. I’m not going to do it on a Gym-Ball blog but when I can I’ve found the article quoting what he see’s in the future as to how “RS” will be used. What I haven’t understood is why Felton did’t reign him (Mercer)in on his shooting to see if that would help break the slump. Don’t mentioned letting a shooter shoot his way through a slump, I’m well aware of that but it didn’t work with Mercer and I think Felton should have altered his approach to Mercer.
By markitdown cliche man
February 23, 2007 06:56 PM | Link to this
once again guys….all toghether now…the dawgs go 9-7 in the conf. plus a win in the sec tourney, then whaddya know?…they’re a 12th seed in the ncaa’s…markitdown.
By pj
February 23, 2007 08:33 PM | Link to this
Folks, get off Chip’s a* - because he’s watched just about every second of every Georgia game this year. He’s more qualified to asses the team than any of us - that’s me included - and I’ve watched every game that I could go to and all the ones on television.
1) Mercer being gone is a massive loss because of his energy, his fast pace that makes teams get uncomfortable, his away from the ball defense - which is spot on, and his big play momentum potenital.
2) This IS a must game. The Dawgs will have no confidence in Lexington or in their finale against UT if they lose this next game.
3) They ARE a tournament team if they take 2 of 3 here and win one tournament game. Simple as that. No one can refute it. I’ll bet anyone $100 that they get in the tourney if they do what I just said they have to.
4) I’m just glad we have something fun to talk about when it comes to UGA basketball. Regardless of how this year turns out, we are an extremely improved team, an exciting and overacheiving bunch, and have given great thrills to the loyal fan base. Florida had to start somewhere. They were not dominant overnight. They fought hard, the recruited well, they entertained and I firmly believe that is where this program is headed. We have one of the best lineups for next season, ans WILL compete with Florida (who will lose alot, but still have great young players) UK and UT.
By Gen Neyland
February 23, 2007 11:01 PM | Link to this
From a outsiders point of view, this blog got off on a bad foot with BuLLdawg plunking the keyboard so early into it. Ought to be a whale of a weekend unless he/she has a date Saturday night…Then, I can almost hear the statistical debate over the supper chek…
Chip, Keep up the good work…
By BadgerDawg
February 23, 2007 11:05 PM | Link to this
pj, you’re the man now, dog! Great post since I agree with everything you wrote. Maybe tres nuevo can learn how to post something intelligent and concise by following your lead.
By Gen Neyland
February 23, 2007 11:59 PM | Link to this
BadgerDawg
The big snow coming your way? My old homeplace is looking for 8”-16”…Go Vols, and Gopher puckheads…
By BuLLdawg
February 24, 2007 05:59 AM | Link to this
” 3) They ARE a tournament team if they take 2 of 3 here and win one tournament game. Simple as that. No one can refute it. I’ll bet anyone $100 that they get in the tourney if they do what I just said they have to. “
I’ll take that bet that UGA needs 1 win to be dancing at 8-8 in the toughest conference in RPI in the nation with our Number 23 Strength of Schedule and not a losing record in SEC, as we do NOT have to do what you said pj of 2 wins.
” What I haven’t understood is why Felton did’t reign him (Mercer)in on his shooting to see if that would help break the slump. Don’t mentioned letting a shooter shoot his way through a slump, I’m well aware of that but it didn’t work with Mercer and I think Felton should have altered his approach to Mercer. “
Amen brother. I have equal questions about the playing time of a walk-on who took 3 tries at the hoop Wednesday, missing all 3, instead of more time for Terrance Woodbury, who has played all season long to eat up some of the minutes vacated by Mercer, who ain’t on the team, so there is no need to sit here whining that Mercer is the best thing since slice bread.
I’m sorry; he was shown favoritism Andy Landers does NOT give his girls in such a career slump.
Every single blog in America has said that Mike Mercer posed two serious issues to the team taking the most shots and hitting the worst percentage by a long long long long shot.
And, this is BS by Chipper while you kiss his backside about it : ” Georgia’s NCAA tournament aspirations will pretty much be buried in concrete if the Bulldogs lose to Mississippi State tomorrow here in Athens. “
By Cuz
February 24, 2007 06:12 AM | Link to this
Chip glad to see you agree with reigning in the idiotic comments. I enjoy an intellectual discussion on the merits of a team, but name calling should have stopped in kindergarten. I appreciate the work you have done following the Roundball Dawgs as I never played basketball and it is all Greek to me. I am doing my best to learn the game as this team is fun to watch, win or lose. And no, I am not hitting on you. Number 39 is the most tedious know-it-all member of this blog. I cannot read his rants as he reminds me of some kind of facist dictator screaming into a microphone. Buck always has some good insights and I hope he is wrong and we get invited to the dance afterall. Buck knows that is nothing personal.
And for all of you down on Chip, need I mention one name, Carter Strickland, the ignorant slut. Chip at least cares about the blog topics and takes the time to give us something good to comment about.
Now Go Dawgs and beat the pretenders.
By Brian
February 24, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this
I agree with Chip up there. Let’s keep this civil folks. And yes Georgia is still alive in post season talk. I happen to be a Mississippi State fan and am looking forward to the game today, but we have identical records and basically the same RPI to boot. Winning and losing isn’t everything, and when you start thinking it is, you’ve got problems. I would like to see both our teams in the dance, but whoever wins out today is a far more likely entrant.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this
BullDawg, thank you for cutting and pasting my paragraph exactly the way I wrote it. Would you mind mentiong who you are agreeing with? When I use something you ‘ve posted I always give you credit and you’re right on, we’re DAWG BROTHERS!
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this
cHIP, DO YOU KNOW WHERE THIS LUTHERAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IS LOCATED. i HAPPEN TO BE LUTHER AND I WANT TO DO SOME DIGGING. wE SEE SOMEHTING LIKE THIS AND TRY TO STOP IT.
By GREG
February 24, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this
I HOPE GEORGIA WILL WIN IN THERE GAME TODAY SO WE CAN ALL BE HAPPY ABOUT IT!
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 11:36 AM | Link to this
cuz Greg, I won’t mind for a nano-second if I’m wrong, if fact hope I am.
By Chip Towers
February 24, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this
Buck, Lutheran Christian Academy was in Philly, I believe. I think it’s no more… . On the NCAA tournament thing, I’ve never said Georgia IS a tournament team. At least I don’t think I did. I’ve simply outlayed regularly what they need to do to be one. With Mercer I think they probably were. Without him, it’s a real stretch. Bottom line, mathematically and logistically they still have a shot. What they’ll do, who knows? Today will tell a lot. See y’all there, right?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 01:01 PM | Link to this
Thanks Chip and I don’t recall you doing anything but state what they have to do to make the “Dance”. I just don’t think they will but as I said “Won’t bother me one bit if I’m wrong and they make it. Thanks for that location.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 01:18 PM | Link to this
BTW, does anyone know where a game tracker is?
By WannaBeHelper
February 24, 2007 01:33 PM | Link to this
JustMe - There are volumes of professional psychological opinions that explain you. You are the type that proves always most verbal, most vehement and most agressive when recognizing your inferiority. Any response by you will prove this and I chuckle at your deliema. Everyone, see if this rings true.
By Chip Towers
February 24, 2007 01:53 PM | Link to this
It’s halftime here at the Stegosaurus and Georgia leads 47-33. The thing is, the Dogs ought to be up by way more than that. They had 10 turnovers, including five in six possessions at one point. Otherwise they’d probaly be up 20 points. Real disappointing crowd. Place looks not much more than half full. A lot of empty seats where the season ticket holders are, which means they’re sold but no-showed. I guess it’s hard to show up when it’s over 60 degrees outside and the game tips at 1 p.m. Disappointing for the team, though, considering what alls on the line. Talk to ya later.
By Hawaii Dawg
February 24, 2007 01:55 PM | Link to this
Buck, ESPN has a good game tracker.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 02:10 PM | Link to this
Thanks Hawaii Dawg,I’m headed there and it looks like I maybe wrong today.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 02:24 PM | Link to this
ESPN ONLY HAS TOP 25 SCORES
By Hawaii Dawg
February 24, 2007 02:30 PM | Link to this
Buck Go to ESPN.com College Basketball Scores page Find Georgia score under SEC scores, and click on Gamecast. Great GameTracker
By dawgy style
February 24, 2007 02:39 PM | Link to this
74-60 3:40 remaining
By GREG
February 24, 2007 02:47 PM | Link to this
WE DID IT BUCK!!!I HOPE WE WIN MORE GAMES SO WE CAN ALL BLOG HAPPY THINGS INSTEAD OF ALL THE NASTY STUFF!
By dawgy style
February 24, 2007 02:52 PM | Link to this
stukes played a great game not to take anything thing away from anyone else because the entire team played well! the only thing that was down was turnovers I think at one point they turned the ball over 5 out of 6 possessions.
By colascdawg
February 24, 2007 02:59 PM | Link to this
Great win!!! I tracked it online and it seemed like they took just as many three’s as they have been in the other recent games, they were just falling today for whatever reason.
I would still like to see them penetrate and dish more. Did anyone watch the game today? Did this happenat all?
Absolutely have to beat either UK or UT for the NCAA to be an option. Both of those teams are ahead of us in the pecking order with UK probably already in.
Great win today though…Go Dawgs!!
By GREG
February 24, 2007 03:13 PM | Link to this
HA MAN,THEY HIT THEM THREES FROM ALL OVER OUT THERE TODAY MAN!I WENT AND GOT ME SOME BEER TO CELEBRATE!I HOPE WE WIN MORE MAN!
By Mark
February 24, 2007 03:25 PM | Link to this
We are going to be kicking ourselves on selection Sunday for the Western Kentucky game. A win over Kentucky and/or Tennessee will give us a better shot, but we have to hope that no smaller conference powers lose in their tournament. A road win at Kentucky would help our road/neutral along with one in the tournament. Hope the committee is impressed with 9-7 in the SEC if we can get there and possibly 10 wins with one in the tournament. Got to get away from a second round match up with Florida. Game against the Vols looming extra large.
It has been the craziest thing this year. I can’t listen on the radio or watch on TV; they do terrible. However, if I am following it on the computer by CBS Sportsline scoreboard, we do fine. I will definitely try to be near the computer for these last two!
GO DAWGS!!!
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 03:29 PM | Link to this
Hawaii Dawg, that is a game tracker. Don’t know how long I’ve had ESPN but quite a while and I’ve never stumbled across that Tracked…….DUD!….BTW Chip. I have my quotes about the other FB subject. I’ll email it to you but that’s for later not now.
By jc_dawg
February 24, 2007 04:02 PM | Link to this
Why must people complicate things?
If Ga wins 1 of there next 2 they are an 85% lock for the ncaa toruney.
If they go on after that to win there 1st sec tourney game on the 8th…they are a 95-100% lock.
Forget about who beat who, RPI, sig wins and all that other BS. The fact remains that the SEC and the ACC are the toughest conferences in Basketball. A 9-7 conf record means that you are in the upper half of your conference. PERIOD!!
By GREG
February 24, 2007 04:15 PM | Link to this
THANKS JCDAWG..I THINK THE DAWGS WILL WIN MORE GAMES LIKE YOU SAID!IF WE BEAT AUBURN WED NIGHT I THINK WE MIGHT GET IN THERE.
By GREG
February 24, 2007 06:51 PM | Link to this
IS THAT GAME AT AUBURN WED NIGHT?
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 24, 2007 08:25 PM | Link to this
Greg, isn’t it Ky. Wed night? Then the Vols to close out the regular season?
By GREG
February 24, 2007 09:00 PM | Link to this
YEAH BUCK,YOUR RIGHT.THAT MIGHT BE TO MUCH..GO DAWGS!!
By Gen Neyland
February 24, 2007 11:17 PM | Link to this
UT drew 18,9 some odd at AR. UGA brought in 8,5 some odd at home today…How many does the Steg hold..? Chip sounded like a lot of ghosts were in attendance for the MS ST game. My guess is your house will be jammed, or should be, when the Volunteers pass through next weekend…
By Da coach
February 25, 2007 03:06 AM | Link to this
8,500 is just about a full crowd at Stegeman. Its sad that the number 1 athletic department in the country (in terms of revenue) wont scratch up the funds to build a new basketball arena.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 25, 2007 07:35 AM | Link to this
Except for Sanford Stadium, do we have any top notch facility? Except the womens gym team and what’s her name and we know why thAT OCCURS.
By War Eagle
February 25, 2007 09:09 AM | Link to this
Buck,. college basketball has become a high revenue source for schools today with conference tournaments, March Madness, its gets bigger and better. Now schools like Auburn and UGA who are playing in AVERAGE coliseum are lacking with generated revenue and most important RECRUITING. Auburn has on the drawing boards a new 44 million arena for basketball and other secondary sports.We feel this will put Auburn as the top facility in the SEC. Basketball is no different with football in recruiting, those tall guys like high Tech facilities too.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 25, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this
War Eagle, you’re right and I really don’t understand what’s going on at UGA. They have the money or could raise the money and the kids like to walk into and play at an outstanding Arena. Recruting? Better believe that the facilities make a difference. I thing we are opening something new that’ll help the Team but I think it’s a duel type of facility to be shared some way with the Women’s gym team. That’s what I meant when I said we know where that is coming from.
By Carlton Powell
February 25, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this
Buck and War Eagle, you both are correct. There is only so many improvements that can be made to Stegman. IF UGA is to really get seriouis about BB, then a new arena is a must. But, the real issue is institutional support for BB. BB has never been a real priority at UGA. The amount of revenue that can be generated by having a successful BB program is substantial. I think the gut check issue as to whether Dennis Felton stays long term at UGA will be the committment to facilities. The team is not there yet, but excellent progress has been made over the past couple of years. I don’t think UGA will make it to the NCAA tournament this year, but the next few years should be exciting. Afterall, as the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Please remember that at UGA money is NEVER an obstacle, just a convenient excuse.
By War Eagle
February 25, 2007 02:04 PM | Link to this
Carlton, when I was at Auburn as a freshman, we had a great coach in Coach Eaves, but the team just didnt win big games. As a sophomore we beat Kentucky for the first time in years at Auburn and Lexington.We started getting solid players and winning. This was the key games for Auburn because it got attention and excitement... My senior year we won SEC with a 22-4 record, beating KY twice again.. My point is get excitement and WIN and the people will come.. I think UGA has a top-notch coach in Felton, maybe he can start the ball rolling >>> as you put it so good "Rome wasnt built in a Day”… Coach Lebo took Auburn program after Cliff Ellis screwed it up and is doing amazing job.We did a trfecfa on Bammer this year…1-0 football 2-0 basketball .
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 25, 2007 04:35 PM | Link to this
Guys, I remember a quote by Felton something to the effect that he had no idea what was going on bwtween Adams & Dooley when he agresd to come. I wonder how much support he’s really getting. He’s in a tough situation and if the Dawgs make the “Dance” he may receive a few phone calls. I have no inside info just thinking out loud.
By StAugDawg
February 25, 2007 09:22 PM | Link to this
Chip,
Great comments and input on the Dawgs. Let’s hope the planets all align. Sorry if this was already covered, but what will it likely take to get them in?
By D Ellis
February 26, 2007 07:44 AM | Link to this
A HA GATORS LOOSE AGAIN…GO DOGS!!!!!
By godawg
February 26, 2007 08:32 AM | Link to this
And so it begins: Georgia LB arrested for possession. At least he wasn’t driving. Still gonna result in some game suspensions. Please stay out of trouble guys!
By Carlton Powell
February 26, 2007 08:42 AM | Link to this
War Eagle and Buck, again good thoughts. I agree War Eagle, getting good, solid players and winning some crucial games WILL generate excitement. It’s the ONLY thing that will. Buck, I agree; Felton may well get a couple of phone calls after this season. The ball is now in the athletic admin.’s. court to insure that he(Felton)feels their support to do the things that need doing. The BB Bulldogs are still a couple of years away from REALLY contending. As Chip noted last week, fatigue may well be setting in a bit. As currently formatted, the season is pretty gruelling. The BB Bulldogs need a couple of additional players capable of giving the team quality minutes. The loss of Channing Toney and now Mike Mercer really hurts. War Eagle, I always enjoy your insights into things AU. I have a daughter in her 2nd year at AU, and loves life as a War Eagle/Tiger. My grandfather and one great uncle graduated Nos. 1&2 in the AU Veternary(sp?) Medicine class of 1918. Therefore, I’ve always had a strong affinity for AU. Keep the posts coming.
By Carlton Powell
February 26, 2007 08:46 AM | Link to this
BTW War Eagle, what really happened with Cliff Ellis?? I was kinda out of the loop. Ellis had had some success at Clemson, I believe, and if I remember correctly, there was a fair amount of dismay in Clemson when he left for Auburn. Would be interested in any insights.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 26, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this
godawg, yea. he may be in a little trouble but I don’t think he’ll be suspended because he’s got a good clean record and I think CMR can still remember his undegrad days at Miami. I just hope some people don’t try to make this into some kind of circus. Like you say, he wasn’t driving so I don’t think it’s a big deal
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 26, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this
Automatic- suspended for 10% of the season. So there she goes, Okla. St. and .5 of SOS. Oh well, pass the Root Beer(Mugs)
By godawg
February 26, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this
NW, we are now officially in the race for the Fulmer Cup. This is NOT something we want to win. Later today I think EDSBS will post the scoreboard. I think Ohio State is in the lead, (remember they’re smarter than we are) and we’re in with just one point behind SC who has two, thanks to Garcia. I cringe to think how many players might be sitting out the first game or two.
I hope CMR and company can make theses ‘Dogs realize how important their behavior is between spring and fall.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 26, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this
godawg, cringeing is a good discriptive word but I’m not going to put us in the Fulmer Cup race unless we have two. So, like you I’l just cringe but try to not worry about it and see if whistling(sp) past the Graveyard will do.
By godawg
February 26, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this
Looks like Carter finally woke up, read the ABH, and filed his story. Of course, the ajc made it the “top story”.
The better story is UGA players going to Macon for the funeral of Michael Lemon’s mom. Thoughts and prayers with Michael and his brother through this difficult ordeal. The support of the Georgia players and coaches is very moving.
He may need our help soon as well:
“The player not only is having to deal with the grief of losing his mother, but he’s also had to take responsibility for making funeral arrangements and now must take responsibility for his younger brother, Marquez Lemon, Garner said.”
He may need assistance with his brother in much the same way as Ray Ray McElrathby has over at Clemson. If that’s the case, I know the Dawg Nation will step up.
By GREG
February 26, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this
I HOPE WE WIN SOME MORE GAMES!I LOVE GOOD STUFF AND HATE THE BAD!GO DAWGS AMD WOOP ALL THE TEAMS YOU CAN!
By scooter11
February 26, 2007 02:46 PM | Link to this
Buck: You asked about top-flight athletic facilities. No better tennis and swimming facilities in the land, top notch baseball and softball stadia, and the golf course is getting a major facelift (and has a great training facility out there). Stegeman seems to be the one venue that is lacking, but that’s really only for its size. Otherwise, it’s really pretty nice.
By Buck Cochran in the NW
February 26, 2007 03:54 PM | Link to this
scooter11, thanks. As I understand it, our baseball stadium is not in the same class as a lot of SEC stadiums are. Our’s is nice but small. Also, I wonder just how much support Perno has based on how no one showed up at his roast from the Athletic Dept.
By War Eagle
February 26, 2007 09:01 PM | Link to this
Carlton, Coach Ellis did the same old same old at Auburn as Clemson…NCAA recruiting violation. It was a bad hire by Auburn. He will never coach again. I am very impressed by your War Eagle genetics. Auburn is a great school as UGA, both are the two best in the SEC.WE gave UGA Coach Dooley and Coach Eaves along with ERk Russell for success and Auburn got Pat dye, Coach Nall and Muschamp from the Dawgs and waiting for more..